A/n Sorry that it's taken so long for me to update, but just now I'm on exam leave. I have just finished watching 'Finding Neverland', it's great, one of the best movies of the year!

On Awakening

Opening my eyes to see a cute guy towering over me was not one of the things I expected to see when I opened my eyes that morning. What was a guy doing in my apartment?

Then it all came flooding back to me- I was not in my apartment. I was in a manor, somewhere in Britain that belonged to my newly found godfather. I could barely remember what happened after we apparated back. How did I get to bed and out of my clothes into this night dress?

"Good morning," he practically purred. "Father sent me to check if you were up yet. Breakfast is being served."

Groaning I rolled over and pulled the covers over my head - trying to hide my hair which I was pretty sure would have an uncanny resemblance to a rats nest by now- and I attempted to go back sleep and pretend none of it was real.

Draco obviously didn't think this was a good idea, and pulled the cover off me. "Come on, sleeping beauty time, to get up!"

"Uhh," I moaned still curled up on the bed with my face pressed into a pillow. "Didn't your mother teach you any manners?"

I could practically hear the smirk in his laugh, as he ignored the question and pulled the pillow off me, and chucked it to the floor. "I can see you aren't a morning person."

I resigned to the fact that I had to get up and that I couldn't just hide away for the rest of the day.

Opening my eyes to find him smirking down at me, I said "Ok, ok I'm getting up. I hope this isn't the wake up call I'll get every morning in this house."

"Well," he replied practically leering at me. "If you play your cards right I'm sure it could be a lot more pleasant." He said raising his eyebrows suggestively.

Rolling my eyes, I got up and headed to the open door that led to what looked to be a bathroom. "I'll wait outside. Try not to take to long" I heard his voice, faintly as I closed the door.

Looking around the luxurious room, I realised that there was everything I needed, fluffy towels, shower gel, shampoo, perfume, hair brushes, even make up. Walking over the mirror, I decided to see how bad I really looked. For once my hair did look okay, not great but not like I had been dragged through a hedge backwards. Not that I was bothered, of course, what that arrogant jerk thought of me, but, hey, he was still good looking, very good looking and, no one wants to be seen by a hot guy looking like hell. Do they?

Looking into the mirror, I then realised what Draco had been leering at. My night gown had obviously been made for someone smaller in the bust and since I certainly wasn't lacking in that department the material was very taught over that area, almost see through. My face burned with embarrassment. "Why me?" I asked the mirror aloud.

"Now, now that's no attitude for a young girl like you to have." It replied in a cheery, carefree voice. "Remember there is always someone worse of than you."

"Thanks." I replied sarcastically. This was not my day; I wasn't even getting sympathy from a stupid mirror.

Remembering that Draco was waiting for me, I decided I'd better hurry up, although I had every right to slow down.

Once I had brushed my teeth, using the toothbrush that was provided of course, washed my face, gave my hair a quick brush and got dressed. I exited the bathroom and opened to the door to see Draco casually leaning against the wall opposite. "Took you long enough Lirri" he replied in a bored voice as we set of for breakfast.

I made a disgusted noise, "don't call me that." I hated it when anyone tried to shorten my name. Lirael was just a name that could not be shortened.

This was obviously the wrong thing to say to Draco. "Why not? I think it's cute…. Lirri"

"Whatever, Draccey" I replied in an over exaggerated sweet voice. By the look on his face I could tell he was about to reply, but we had just reached the dining room and were interrupted by Mr Malfoy.

"Lirael, Draco, there you are. I wasn't sure if you were awake or not, you seemed exhausted after apparating, so I sent Draco to check." He said as he rose from the table.

Oh yeah, he checked alright, I felt like replying he all but dragged me out of my bed. The mirror may not feel any sympathy towards me but I certainly felt sorry for myself.

"Come, my dear, sit down." He motioned for me to sit opposite him and a beautiful, blond woman who could be none other than Draco's mother.

"Lirael, this is my wife, Narcissa."

"And you must be Lirael, Aiden and Lana's daughter."

I smiled at her and received an almost smile in return. "Well, you certainly look very much like your mother although you have your father's colouring I see."

"Yes." Mr Malfoy agreed. "She is every bit as beautiful as her mother was." At this comment Mrs Malfoy's almost smile disappeared into a very there frown.

I could feel my face begin to heat up. Why must I always blush? "Ummm…thank you?" I answered. I was never sure how to accept compliments.

Breakfast passed very quickly, and I was content just to eat the delicious food and listen to the conversation around me.

My head jerked up at the sound of my name being spoken by Draco. "What about Lirael, Father? Will she be attending Hogwarts?"

"Yes, of course she will. Her school supplies will have to be purchased and of course proper attire."

To say that I was a little irked at my future being decided and being talked about as though I wasn't there was an understatement, and what was wrong with my clothes? Hello! Nearly everyone wore muggle clothes in America. Now if I could only articulate my thoughts. I went to open my mouth, but Mr Malfoy continued to talk and I may not have known him long, but I sure knew him long enough to know not to talk when he talked.

"Draco, you will accompany Lirael to Diagon Alley. Your mother will give you a list of everything that she will need."

I kept meaning to voice my thoughts, to take a stand but didn't find a chance until everyone had left to go about what ever it was that they do and it was only me and Draco at the table. I took a deep breath turned to Draco and asked him the question that had been weighing on my mind, "Where are we…… exactly?"

A/n Hope you enjoyed the chapter it's my longest, one yet I think, over 1000 words. It looks like so much when I'm writing it in word, 3 pages, but when I upload it onto the net it looks tiny. If anyone has any ideas/ comments please feel free to review.